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Jul 9, 2020

Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Unenforceable Language in “For Cause” Termination Provision to be Fatal Even When Employee Terminated “Without Cause”

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.[1] was released on June 17, 2020 and is the latest in a series of…

Jul 8, 2020

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

Leading Questions is a new biweekly web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. The series is hosted by…

Jun 30, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics in $28.75M bought deal public offering

On June 30, 2020, Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (“Antibe”) (TSXV: ATE) announced that it closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of units (the “Units”) raising aggregate gross proceeds…

Jun 25, 2020

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed VP, Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Marie-Andrée Vermette, Partner and Chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group, has been appointed Vice-President of the Association des juristes d’expression…

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for…

Jun 19, 2020

WeirFoulds congratulates Philip Carpenter on being appointed Vice Chair of the The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group

Congratulations to F. Philip Carpenter on being elevated to the role of Vice Chair of The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group following his term as Secretary…

Jun 16, 2020

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Caroline Abela has been elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society. Caroline continues WeirFoulds’ long-standing history of its litigation…

Jun 9, 2020

WeirFoulds’ Lisa Borsook joins The Prosperity Project to help stop COVID-19 from setting back Canadian women

Economic insecurity, increased caretaking responsibilities, and domestic violence are just a few examples of how women and young girls are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

Jun 1, 2020

Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissals under the ESA, 2000

On May 29, 2020, the Ontario government filed Ontario Regulation 228/20 (the “Regulation”).[1] This Regulation, made under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000, (the “ESA”) provides some clarity…

May 27, 2020

OHS Connect – Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

Employment lawyer Megan Mah joins the main panel discussion at the July 7th OHS Connect online event, hosted by Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine. The discussion, “Leading the…

May 21, 2020

WeirFoulds to be recognized as a Patron of SickKids for its lifetime giving milestone

WeirFoulds is a proud continued supporter of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Since 2005, the firm and its employees have made numerous donations, and…

May 15, 2020

Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen

On May 14, 2020, the Province of Ontario issued its “Detailed List of Stage 1 Openings”.[1] Effective May 19, 2020, Ontario will enter “Phase 2” of the…

May 14, 2020

Ontario E-Hearings Task Force co-chaired by WeirFoulds partner publishes Best Practices for Remote Hearings

In March 2020, The Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Bar Association, the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association established an E-Hearings Task Force…

May 11, 2020

Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit

Co-author David Bolger is a Special Advisor, Legal Counsel at the University of Ottawa. University of Ottawa and the Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of…

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OHS Connect – Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

WeirFoulds to be recognized as a Patron of SickKids for its lifetime giving milestone

The Masked Workplace: Employment Law Implications for the Post-Pandemic Work Environment

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Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Unenforceable Language in “For Cause” Termination Provision to be Fatal Even When Employee Terminated “Without Cause”

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics in $28.75M bought deal public offering

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed VP, Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term

WeirFoulds congratulates Philip Carpenter on being appointed Vice Chair of the The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds’ Lisa Borsook joins The Prosperity Project to help stop COVID-19 from setting back Canadian women

Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissals under the ESA, 2000

OHS Connect – Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

WeirFoulds to be recognized as a Patron of SickKids for its lifetime giving milestone

Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen

Ontario E-Hearings Task Force co-chaired by WeirFoulds partner publishes Best Practices for Remote Hearings

Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit

WeirFoulds lawyers continue the Firm’s longstanding commitment to Pro Bono Ontario during COVID-19

Megan Mah speaks with Canadian Occupational Safety about updated construction safety guidelines

The Masked Workplace: Employment Law Implications for the Post-Pandemic Work Environment

So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 2

So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 1

How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19

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